Gill Furniss, MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

They have expressed their concerns about the implementation of the national funding formula, aimed at redistributing funding to historically underfunded areas, and urge Mr Hinds to implement Sheffield's allocation straight away.

In the letter the MPs said the next few years, before the formula is fully implemented, are 'critical for our schools' financial position''.

The letter states: "This delay in funding allocation is severely affecting Sheffield schools who have received year-on-year flat cash settlements since 2010, which have not kept pace with increased costs. We estimate in Sheffield that this equates to at least £30m.

Angela Smith, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge

"Whilst other schools across the country have faced similar restrictions, Sheffield's historical low base of funding means our schools are worse affected.

"The increase in funding in future years will not make up for the funding that has been lost over the years."

This year, 2018/19 school will receive only £8.3m of the £20m block funding and £14.79m in 2020/21.

Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East

In addition, schools should receive a share of £60.46m for high needs funding if the NFF was introduced in full in 2018/19, but the delay means that it is missing out on £6.73m next year and £5.2m the following year.

The letter adds: "In summary, our concern is about the pace of implementation of the formula locally.

Louise Haigh, Sheffield Heeley MP

"We trust you can see that the current pace of change is seriously disadvantageous for Sheffield schools.

"Considering the above, we would like your help to implement Sheffield’s national funding formula allocations without delay and confirm our allocation for 2020/2021, as opposed to transitioning towards it; thereby providing the full £20m additional schools block funding and an additional £6.73m for the high needs block."

The Star and Sheffield Telegraph has launched a petition calling on the Government to fair fund Sheffield schools.

More than 7,000 people have already signed. To add your signature click here.

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